Electrical distribution > Supply protection

The special requirements of air-con circuit protection

21 June, 2021

To satisfy the safety requirements of more stringent Australian wiring standards, ABB has introduced new residual current protection technology.


Phoenix Contact VALVETRAB MS surge protection devices

01 May, 2021

Switching operations are by far the most common cause of overvoltages.


Weidmueller VARITECTOR PU AC surge protection

29 April, 2021

The protection of sensitive electronic equipment against the harmful effects of lightning and surges is becoming more important as system complexities increase.


Schneider Electric 3-Phase Easy UPS 3L

20 April, 2021

Schneider Electric has extended its Easy UPS 3L from 250 to 600 kVA (400 V).


RCD innovation promises electrical safety improvements

17 March, 2021

A new residual current device (RCD) technology promises to reduce fire and arc flash risk and eliminate active to earth short circuits.


Caution on insulation testing

03 February, 2021

Modern insulation testers are designed to ensure a non-lethal output, but no-one should be tempted to verify this statement by 'testing' either themselves or someone else.


Smart meter data provides energy consumption insights

18 August, 2020

Jemena and Deloitte have collaborated to create a cloud-based application that will help power consumers make better energy decisions.


Guiding the electricity market through COVID-19

15 July, 2020

The latest measures designed to guide the national electricity market through the COVID-19 pandemic have been announced.


Early detection of faulty powerlines proves critical

23 June, 2020

A faulty powerline has been detected before it fell in a high fire danger area of Victoria.


Energy grid discussion paper published

21 May, 2020

The federal government has released its Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper, taking another step towards Australia's future energy grid.


The power grid of the future

14 May, 2020

A power grid that can provide maximum value from solar and batteries, and that can support two-way electricity flows, is being planned by energy networks.


ABB REX640 protection relay

24 April, 2020

The ABB REX640 protection relay provides secure and flexible standardised communication, both within the substation and remote monitoring system.


Magellan VRLA battery range

23 April, 2020

The Magellan VRLA battery range provides durability for a range of industrial electrical applications.


ABB NaveoPro emergency lighting monitoring system

22 April, 2020

The ABB NaveoPro emergency lighting monitoring system allows users to set up, maintain and fully control their entire emergency lighting installation with a mobile app.


Time warp tech cuts power outage time

07 April, 2020

New 'time reversal' technology enables faster fault-finding within power networks, as well as reducing power outage durations.


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